Q: I was pregnant when I met my now ex boyfriend.
I was pregnant when I met my now ex boyfriend. When my baby was born he signed the birth certificate knowing he wasnt the father the real father didnt want nothing to do with my son.We broke it off he has nothing to do with my son. I am now married & my husband wants to adopt my son what are the steps I can take . Do I have to ask my ex bf to sign over the rights bcuz he is on the birth certificate or the real father please help when I do the paper work for the adoption I would like to know what I have to do !
A: Your husband will want to have an attorney so that the paperwork is done correctly. But in general the man named on the birth certificate, as well as the biological father will probably have to each be notified or give his consent.
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